Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley is a model, entrepreneur, and actress. Spanning over three decades, her modeling career has led to her appearance on over 500 magazine covers worldwide. She made a mark in the industry by appearing on three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues in 1979, 1980, and 1981. Apart from modeling, Brinkley has been involved with the beauty industry for 45 years, including notable involvements with her own line, Brinkley Beauty, being part of the SBLA Beauty ownership team, and her record 25-year contract with the cosmetics brand CoverGirl.

Brinkley's acting career is diverse and includes notable appearances on Broadway’s “Chicago," NBC's "Parks and Recreation," and the season 7 premiere of the ABC television series "The Goldbergs." She has also made television appearances in a series of cable TV infomercials promoting Total Gym home fitness equipment since 1997 and appeared as a competitor in season seven of "The Masked Singer" as "Lemur" of Team Cuddly. On television, Brinkley has also hosted or guest-hosted programs such as “The View,” “The Today Show,” and “In Style Celebrity Weddings” and appeared in season 28 of "Dancing with the Stars," although she had to withdraw due to injuries.

Brinkley is an accomplished writer and illustrator; her work includes "Christie Brinkley's Outdoor Beauty and Fitness Guide," which topped The New York Times Best Seller list. Furthermore, she has been honored with various awards, including the Broadway Beacon Award for her portrayal of Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago" and the 2018 Footwear News Style Influencer of the Year, which she shared with her daughters, Alexa Ray Joel and Sailor Brinkley Cook.

Apart from her professional achievements, Brinkley is also active in philanthropy and activism. She is a board member of the Global Security Institute and Radiation and Public Health Project. Her charitable engagements include major contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, UNICEF, and the March of Dimes, to name a few. Moreover, she has donated nearly $1,000,000 to organizations and candidates of the Democratic Party of the United States and served as a delegate at the 2000 Democratic National Convention.